Following are some commonly asked questions by drivers involved in auto accidents. Please note: These are general responses. Each state and jurisdiction has its own laws. Consult a car accident attorney or a personal injury lawyer immediately for legal advice pertinent to your situation, especially if you are injured as a result of an accident.

Question: Should I or do I have to stop if I'm involved in an auto accident?

Answer: In most cases, you must stop if you're involved in an auto accident. If you leave the scene of a car accident, you may face criminal charges. In many jurisdictions, this is true even if the accident is not your fault (many are surprised by this fact).

Note: If you don't feel safe stopping when you're involved in an auto accident, drive to a well lit, public space to call and wait for authorities before dealing with the other driver. If you feel that you'll face any criminal charges as a result of this, consult a qualified car accident attorney.

Question: What information should I or do I have to exchange with the other driver if I'm in an auto accident?

Answer: You should exchange insurance information, the correct name and address of the vehicle owner (even if it's not you or them) and your/their name and driver's license number (if you or they are driving someone else's car).

Question: What do I do if there are injuries as a result of a car accident?

Answer: Obviously, the first thing to do is to call 911 emergency services. An experienced dispatcher will usually handle it from there. More times than not you will not have to make separate phone calls to the police, the fire department, a hospital or any other emergency services.

Question: Is it OK if I wait a few days to call an attorney, or should I make that a priority as soon as I have assessed my personal injuries?

Answer: A qualified personal injury lawyer and/or an auto accident attorney should be contacted as soon as possible. This lawyer or attorney will gather all details and guide you through the legal process as a result of any car accident in which you have been involved.

Can any type of lawyer help in this situation, or do I need a special attorney for this problem?

Answer: If you are injured as a result of a car or auto accident, then you might need the help of a personal injury attorney who can fight for you, who understands and specializes in accident law and who can represent you, especially if you are denied any of the benefits you have paid for within your insurance policy.

Question:Â I know that attorneys do more than just go to court for me, but what are some of those things, and why would it benefit me to call a personal injury attorney for this job?

Answer: Some of the specific items a personal injury attorney can help you with include: collecting monies after an auto accident to help you pay for medical bills, which can mount up fairly quickly; gaining funds to make up for any lost wages if you miss work; gaining funds for any ongoing medical therapy or treatment you may need and more. This is why you should contact such an attorney as soon as possible after your accident.

Question: How much money do I need out of pocket to talk with a personal injury lawyer? It sounds expensive, especially when you are talking about a personal injury specialist.

Answer: In most cases, a personal attorney will work at no charge until he or she has either settled with the defendant or won your case in court. Prior to working for you, an attorney will generally outline estimated expenses and will work with you to come up with a fair amount of compensation as recompense for gaining your financial recovery for medical bills and lost wages and to help offset your future medical expenses. Such compensation is considered a contingency fee and is a percentage of your total recovery.

Alert an car accident attorney or Texas car accident lawyer with Jim S. Adler & Associates (http://www.JimAdler.com) if your child or another loved one has been harmed in a car accident due to someone else's negligence.